The reception that greeted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington was exceptional even by American standards. Full state honors, a 21-gun salute, mounted guards on horseback and fighter jets overhead signaled not only respect but recognition of the Kingdom’s rising global weight. Later that evening, President Donald Trump hosted a black-tie dinner at the White House — an honor usually reserved for the closest US allies.

The upcoming meetings between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington may prove among the most significant in the history of the 80-year…

It has become well known that US President Donald Trump enjoys a distinctive relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders are now meeting again in…